Dunedin GP back working after admitting sex with vulnerable patient
A doctor who had sex with a vulnerable and drug-dependent patient in his examination room is back working in medicine less than two years after he was banned from practising.
Mum claims teen son's jaw broken by police
Mum claims teen son's jaw broken by police
A police investigation is under way into the alleged assault of a 15-year-old boy in Hawke's Bay by police officers.
Student suspended for scissors attack
Student suspended for scissors attack on teachers
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A student who used a pair of scissors to assault two teachers at a South island school yesterday has been suspended.
Crash victim's life changed forever
Crash victim's life changed forever
Suzanne Broomhall, 71, was seriously injured when she and her son were involved in a horrific crash while being driven in the St John health shuttle.
Matariki post unleashes racist torrent for council
Matariki post unleashes racist torrent for council
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania says his council has drawn "a line in the sand" after a barrage of vitriol and racist comments on social media.
Peninsula search halted for missing woman
Peninsula search halted for missing woman
Dunedin police have paused their search for a missing woman last seen on Otago Peninsula.
200 arrests a day amid Victoria crime surge
200 arrests a day amid Victoria crime surge
Theft is driving a record number of crimes in Victoria with police arresting more than 200 people every day.
Hundreds more Defence Force jobs to go: PSA
Hundreds more Defence Force jobs to go: PSA
Hundreds more civilian New Zealand Defence Force jobs are set to go as part of a major restructure, the Public Service Association says.
Global Insight: NZ urged to speak truth to Trump
Global Insight: NZ urged to speak truth to Trump
New Zealand needs to speak up in the face of signs the US is becoming more authoritarian, international relations specialist Prof Robert Patman says.
E-scooter used in vape smash and grab: police
E-scooter used in vape smash and grab: police
An e-scooter was used to break into a central Dunedin vape store and loot it, police believe.
Rescue chopper accused slapped down by judge for 'nonsense'
Rescue chopper accused slapped down by judge for 'nonsense'
A man who allegedly stole life-saving medicine from a Dunedin rescue helicopter has been “talking nonsense” in court again.
'Living on toast': Older Kiwis cutting back on food
'Living on toast': Older Kiwis cutting back on food
Older New Zealanders are cutting back on food to pay the bills, with advocates saying some are making frozen meals last three days or skipping meals entirely.
Man who died in Loburn crash named
Man who died in Loburn crash named
The man who died following a crash in North Canterbury has been named.
'Incredibly dry out there': Aucklanders urged to shorten showers
'Incredibly dry out there': Aucklanders urged to shorten showers
Watercare says it's been an incredibly dry month, as Aucklanders are being asked to cut back on long showers and car washes.
Fish of the year: 'Blob is beautiful'
Fish of the year: 'Blob is beautiful'
It's been a dramatic change of fortunes for the blobfish, once declared the world’s ugliest animal.
NZ wants permanent Gaza ceasefire: Peters
NZ wants permanent Gaza ceasefire: Peters
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says he's deeply concerned about renewed fighting in Gaza and "a permanent end to the fighting needs to be found."
Teen's trauma after sex attack as offender avoids jail
Teen's trauma after sex attack as offender avoids jail
A Christchurch teen who was sexually violated during a sleepover at a friend’s house says she now needs medication to help her sleep and has suffered from nightmares and suicidal thoughts.
Trump and Zelensky pledge to work for end to war in Ukraine
Trump and Zelensky pledge to work for end to war in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to work to end Russia's war with Ukraine, in what the White House described as a "fantastic" phone call.
ZZ Top adds Christchurch show
ZZ Top adds Christchurch show
Rock and roll legends ZZ Top have added a Christchurch show to their tour of New Zealand in May.
Fourth man charged over deadly fire
Fourth man charged over deadly fire
A fourth person has been arrested and charged with the murder of a man in his 80s and the arson of his Stokes Valley home.